WELLAX Ultralight Air Sleeping Pad - Inflatable Sleeping Mat, Ultimate Airpad for Backpacking, Traveling, Camping and Hiking - Repair Kit, Carry Bag, Compact Air Mattress

Jul 2019- I'm not an avid hiker, so my review is based on limited use. Got this pad just before our section hike on AT. The pad is exactly as its specifications and description. Very easy to inflate and deflate, I had no issues in the field while setting up my sleeping arrangements. I think it took only 10 - 13 full breaths for me to inflate it to a pretty hard cushioning. The 2-valve system (Outer valve is a normal simple one, and the inner valve is 1-way that allows air only inward) is great for initial inflation and then adjusting to the desired level of cushioning. Wrapping it up next morning was a breeze as well. As for the comfort, I was pleasantly surprised how well it cushioned the ground. I did not feel any roots, slightly protruding rocks or small undulations in the ground, which are typical on any campsite. It perfectly evened out the ground to create a comfortable sleeping surface. I had no issues with losing any air in the middle of the night, in spite of my twisting and turning throughout the night. I had a restless partner on my hike, who ensured I didn't get 6 hrs of dreamless that I was hoping for. But the pad was definitely never a factor in any kind of discomfort I felt during the night. The only negative point I could come up with is it's noisy. Every movement on this pad makes noise. It could be bothersome for hikers around you if one is in a small place with many folks around. One reason could be that I laid my pad directly on the floor surface of the tent, and then sleeping bag on top of it. Next time, I'll try it with the sleeping bag in between. Space and weight wise, I'm satisfied with how light it is and small it packs. All-in-all, I think it's a great product and works exactly as described. So far, so good! I will update this review as I use this multiple times.

Bought this pad in March 2019 (writing this Sept 2020). I camp on average 2-3 nights a month (some multi-day backpacking trips included in this usage) in many different weather (mainly in the Mid to Northeast states).Pros: Extremely light and takes us no space. This is a massive advantage as often time I would leave behind my old sleeping pad on backpacking trips since they can take up so much dang space, not to mention the added weight. With this, problem is solved. This can easily be stuffed in any random corner of your pack without messing up pack distribition. To inflate- it is extremely easy and I agree with several of the reviews that it takes about 10-12 breathes to inflate it. For comfort- it is extremely comforting in my opinion and feels like floating on air. Compared to alternatives (like your grandpa's foam pads to other blow us- I honestly feel this one is most comfortable). Also, it provides a lot of separation from the ground, making it great for sleeping on frozen ground or for staying dry (any avid camper has had a tent flood - some nights you are simply too tired to set your tent up correctly and sure enough pay for it). As with most ultralight gear, you do have to take precautions when using it as they are not known for being durable, it's the trade off when counting weight, but this has yet to get any holes in it despite plenty of usage. Personally, inside my tent I never bring in my shoes and keep sharp things away (keep my knife in a bag not on me). Some people mention theirs developing holes but I imagine some of that comes from using it out on the dirt itself/not in a clean tent. This is under the "pros" section because the lack of durability is one of it's greatest strength. This is not a one size fits all- so if you are buying this for a middle schooler who can't keep their room clean, chances are they will not keep their tent clean which might lead to these holes.Con- Only con is the valve sometimes comes undone if you blow it up a lot and it can "pop" if you are an active sleeper. I have had this happen a couple nights because I tent to turn a lot in my sleep. At this point, I blow it up al the way and then let out just a little bit of air- problem seems to have been solved. Suggested improvement- make the second "release" value be a screw cap that makes it harder to open by not accidently "popping" it open when moving around. Sleep quality is rated 4 stars because of this. Otherwise great product.

This sleeping pad is a great light-duty, budget option for backpacking and sleepovers. It is easy to inflate and deflate with the dual valves, but the valves do not fit any of the pump sacks that I own, so the pad must be blown up by mouth. It takes me 12-14 breaths to inflate it to my liking (firm). As per the instructions, I left it inflated overnight before using it for first time and so far it hasn't leaked. The air-spring cells remind me a lot of those in the sea to summit pads, but these are bigger and there aren't as many of them. I like the thickness of the pad and that it is a little wider than most at 23 inches. As a female side-sleeper, I was comfortable on soft surfaces, such as carpeting and grassy ground, but I could slightly feel the cold ground on hard surfaces such as hardwood or a shelter floor. I bottom out when getting on it or bearing down with elbows or knees, but I can sit on it cross-legged and not hit the ground. It does support my weight completely while lying on my back or stomach. There is no insulation, so this will only be for summer use. The nylon is very thin at 20D, so it will need to be babied to protect from punctures. It sounds plasticky when moving on it on hard surfaces, but on softer surfaces the sound is muffled. Mine weighed in more than advertised at 16.4 ounces without the carry bag and 16.95 ounces with the bag. It deflates and rolls up easily to fit back in its bag. At the bottom of the bag is a patch kit with 3 patches and a tube of adhesive. Overall, a great budget option.